Thursday, Nov 22, In the Lourdes Center at St. Bernadette Church. Sign-up starting Sunday, November 11th for Volunteer Opportunities listed on the Sign-up Board in the Church entrance. Opportunities, details and times are listed on the board. Desserts are needed. Pies, cakes, cookies and other sweets can be dropped off on Thanksgiving morning in the Lourdes Center. Thank you for your generous support!

As we are all devastated by this morning's massacre at Tree of Life Congregation, my heart and my prayers are especially lifted up for our Jewish sisters and brothers and the law enforcement officers who rushed into harm's way. The relationship between Tree of Life and the Diocese of Pittsburgh has been close over many years.

Looking for a new way to meet people and have some fun? Check out the Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh. We offer a variety of different activities including parties, picnics, hiking, sports leagues, dinners, trips, community service, and many other great events. For more information, visit our website at www.cacpittsburgh.org, check out our Facebook page, CAC of Pittsburgh, or call 412-341-4070. Give yourself a summer present and join today. We think you’ll be glad you did

Low-gluten hosts are available at NAM and St. Michael Churches for anyone with wheat/gluten intolerance. They are not gluten free; they contain .01% of gluten/wheat. If you need this type of host, please let Father know before the Mass begins. If you have any questions, please call Elizabeth at 412-374-3980.

to save costs as we continue to collect Campbell Product labels (also found on Pepperidge Farm products), Box Tops for Education, Shop N’ Save receipts, Coke Product Reward Points, used computer printer ink cartridges, elementary-friendly copy paper (even if it is used on one side), new copy paper, art & craft supplies, and office supplies. Your help in saving these items and bringing them in is appreciated. You may bring these items into the church office this summer. We will see that the school receives them. Thanks!

for a fabulous education for your child or another school age youngster? North American Martyrs Catholic School is your answer! We are accepting applications for our three-year-old preschool class through our seventh & eighth grades. Please call the school office at 412-373-0889 to set up a tour or to receive additional information. Come grow with us!

Eucharistic Minister (EMHC’s) volunteers are still needed to take communion to Harbour nursing home, next to Gateway High School. If you can do this one Thursday once a month from about 10:30-11:30 AM, please contact Jane at 724-519-8760, or email: jaiken3@juno.com.

I am happy to announce that our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm at the teacher’s lounge of the school. It is open for all those who are unbaptized as well as those who may be baptized as a non-Catholic e.g. Protestant, and who would like to become Catholic. If there is anyone who is an adult and who has never been confirmed, you are also welcome to come. The RCIA is intended for adults, will be meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings (with some breaks for the holidays and holy days) and will extend until April 20. If you know someone who would benefit from attending RCIA, please invite them to come. For those who are children, and want to become baptized and/or who missed receiving their sacraments with their class or who may want to become Catholic, please call me and we can talk about it further so that I can direct you to either Donna Lew-Buechel or Jessica Munscher.

Do you feel called to help local children in need? Make room in your heart and home by fostering a child. Auberle, a regional Catholic agency that helps build strong families, is looking for people interested in learning more about becoming Foster Parents who provide a safe and loving home for youth removed from their home for safety reasons. This could be as short as respiting a child so Foster Care Parents can take a break or as a long-term placement option. If you are interested in learning more about the Foster Care process, different ways you can help and have questions you need answered, please call Jeanne Burger, Auberle’s Foster Parent support at 412-779-0322. Learn more about Auberle’s mission of helping children, youth and families across Southwestern Pennsylvania by visiting www.auberle.org.

weekend at Sacred Heart Hall, 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills. On Friday, October 30 you may gain entrance for a Sneak Peek at 7:00-9:00 PM for a donation of $2.00, and you will get a free ticket for the raffle. Come and shop on Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Sunday, November 1 from 12:00-2:00 PM. There will be a Chinese Auction and the winners will be pulled on Sunday. Food will be available for sale each day with a menu which includes Haluski, hot dogs, chicken strips, French fries, nachos & cheese. Take some goodies home from the bake sale. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 412-271-1515.

Calling Co-Ed, Singles, 21 and over for Softball and Tennis. Softball is played in Blawnox, Tennis at Moore Park in Brookline. The Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh is looking for players of all abilities. The group also offers parties, picnics, mini golf, hiking, volleyball, dinners, spirituality events, trips, and many other great events and activities. For more information or an application, go to their website at www.cacpittsburgh.org, or contact cac.softball@yahoo.com or you may also email Gary at Gary.Urbatis@verizon.net or call 412-427-8772.

Is God calling and you can't find time to listen? Is He trying to tell you something, and you just can't figure out what it is? Are you looking for a time of fellowship and prayer? Join us on the 1st and 3rd Monday's of the month at 7:00 PM at St. Michael's Church. Anyone from the parish and community is welcome to join us for a time of singing, teaching, and prayer. Our next meeting is Monday, January 18. Call Elizabeth if you have any questions or need more information 412-374-3980.

If you are interested in bowling, please contact Tim Jacob, 412-373-0050 x 240 or tjacob@stbpi-.com. We start September 6, 2018 and every Thursday night at 7 pm at Miracle Lanes. Give it a try! Contact us by August 24, 2018.

Due to the 100% chance of rain predicted for Sunday, Sept 9, 2018, the annual St. Bernadette picnic and the going away party for Fr. Tony has been moved. We will now only have the normal 12 PM Mass on Sunday afternoon (no Mass at the park) and then the picnic will take place after Mass from 1-5 PM in the lower cafe of Lourdes Center.

The next Substance Addiction Ministry Rosary for Recovery will be Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Our Lady of Joy, 2000 O’Block Rd., Plum, PA 15239. We will meet in Fr. Marchukonis Hall downstairs of the Church at 7:00PM for the Rosary followed by an informal gathering for all who are afflicted or affected by addiction. It will be a safe, confidential place for people to seek education, referral, and support. For more information please contact Noreen at 412-296-1709.